Just need some basic thoughts on this situation. Thankfully not one I'm in myself, but a colleague in another department is.
In this department they have a rule in place which basically states that:
If you are off sick, for any length of time, be it a day or a week or more, that you are then not allowed to do any overtime for the next 4 weeks.
Now overtime is not always offered, but is allowed due to demand and deadlines, but it's obviously up to the individual if they want to work any extra time.
Personally I see this as a punishment for having time off and can't really see how they can justify this. If I'd had say a week of sick and on my return to work or in the couple of weeks following they then were offering overtime, I would like to think I'd be able to to try and make up some money.
Thought on this then please? Is it even legal for them to do this? Can anyone see a just reason for this restriction?
Thanks
Nick
In this department they have a rule in place which basically states that:
If you are off sick, for any length of time, be it a day or a week or more, that you are then not allowed to do any overtime for the next 4 weeks.
Now overtime is not always offered, but is allowed due to demand and deadlines, but it's obviously up to the individual if they want to work any extra time.
Personally I see this as a punishment for having time off and can't really see how they can justify this. If I'd had say a week of sick and on my return to work or in the couple of weeks following they then were offering overtime, I would like to think I'd be able to to try and make up some money.
Thought on this then please? Is it even legal for them to do this? Can anyone see a just reason for this restriction?
Thanks
Nick